FORT LAUDERDALE (April 9, 2026) – Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services, and life cycle cost management, announced today multiple team member recognitions.
John Rickette, CTP, CLFP, Vice President of Portfolio & Manager of Transaction Management Team, and Tracy Derival, Marketing & Digital Coordinator, were selected as 2026 Pros To Know Award winners by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Manager of Dealer Services and Operations Administration, Shayna Sweet, was recognized as a 2026 Top Woman To Watch In Trucking by the Women In Trucking Association. Additionally, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach, Elizabeth Gomez, was named a 2026 Power Leader in Philanthropy by the South Florida Business Journal.
The Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know Award recognizes influential individuals across multiple categories whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Rickette was honored as a Top Transportation Innovator for his leadership in advancing transportation finance analytics and life cycle cost management strategies, while Derival was recognized in the Rising Stars category for her growing impact on digital engagement and industry education.
Rickette’s leadership over more than two decades in transportation finance has helped reshape how organizations evaluate and manage fleet assets.
Derival has played a pivotal role in transforming Fleet Advantage’s digital presence, producing educational content that helps organizations with transportation fleets navigate complex challenges such as regulatory changes, safety best practices, and total cost of ownership strategies.
Women In Trucking Association (WIT) annually recognizes its Top Women To Watch In Trucking Award winners, spotlighting women including Sweet, who has demonstrated significant career accomplishments while supporting the advancement of women across the industry.
As Manager of Dealer Services and Operations Administration, Sweet has distinguished herself through operational excellence, innovation, and leadership. She oversees the coordination of equipment leasing and delivery, driving improvements in efficiency, data accuracy, and cross-team collaboration over the past 12–18 months.
The South Florida Business Journal’s Power Leaders in Philanthropy recognition honors executives who strengthen communities through their leadership, service, and charitable giving.
As Director of Marketing and Community Outreach, Gomez plays a key role in Fleet Advantage’s external marketing initiatives and leads efforts for the company’s Kids Around the Corner Foundation (KATC). Under her leadership, Fleet Advantage contributed over $300,000 in donations to South Florida organizations over the past year, supporting initiatives focused on education, financial literacy, and community development.
“It’s an honor to see our team recognized across multiple respected organizations,” said Katerina Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Fleet Advantage. “John, Tracy, Shayna, and Elizabeth each demonstrate a unique commitment to excellence, whether through innovation, operational leadership, or community engagement, and their contributions continue to drive our company forward while making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.”
For more information on Fleet Advantage’s company and staff awards, please visit www.fleetadvantage.com/awards.
About Fleet Advantage
Fleet Advantage is the largest independent lessor for heavy-duty Class-8 trucks and has over $3.7 Billion in assets under its Life Cycle Cost Management program. This comprises a client portfolio of more than 50 of America’s top corporate fleets, including five (5) of the top 10 private fleets in the country. Fleet Advantage guarantees the absolute lowest cost of operation by providing fleet asset management, financing solutions, and fleet analytics, using the latest equipment technology to achieve optimum vehicle productivity and maximum safety. Our model of TCO, clean diesel, and safety-enhanced trucks with shorter life cycles complement our customers’ ESG goals. The accomplishments of Fleet Advantage and our leadership team continue to be recognized for tremendous growth and industry leadership with numerous awards, including Top Private Independent and Most Innovative Firm by the Monitor Daily, Top Software & Tech Awards, Top Women Associates in Finance, and Green Supply Chain Awards to name a few. The company has also been named to Inc. magazine’s 500|5000 list of fastest growing companies in the nation.
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